THAI TOM KHA SOUP

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If you like soups as a main dish, this is a great one... hearty and filling. For a more traditional Tom Kha Gai, leave out the bok choy, tomatoes, and bean thread noodles, and add some extra mushrooms. But believe me, this soup is incredible as written. I can never find the galagnal traditionally used in Tom Kha Gai, but if you can get it, I say use some.

Provided by Rodney B.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 (13 1/2 ounce) cans low-sodium low-fat chicken broth
1 (13 1/2 ounce) can coconut milk (regular, not lite)
2 stalks lemongrass, sliced in large pieces
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon shrimp paste (use anchovy paste as a substitute)
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon white vinegar
3 limes, zest of
3 limes, juice of
3 serrano chili peppers, chopped
2 tablespoons ginger, julienned in fine,short 1/4 inch strips
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed in very small pieces
8 ounces white mushrooms, sliced
1 bunch bok choy, chopped
2 tomatoes, diced
6 ounces bean thread noodles, presoaked in hot water
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (leave the stems in!)
1 -2 tablespoon lime juice, to taste (probably)

Steps:

  • In 4qt or larger, heavy-bottomed pot, begin heating chicken broth and coconut milk on low-medium heat.
  • Add the other ingredients for the broth, down through the brown sugar, as you prepare them.
  • Bring broth to a slow simmer; never allow it to reach a rolling boil, and do not cover it at any time during cooking.
  • When broth is simmering, begin adding remaining ingredients starting with the chicken, as you prepare them in the order listed, stirring regularly.
  • Make sure the chicken is fully cooked by the time you add the cilantro--if you cube the chicken finely enough and use a normal length of time preparing the vegetables, this should not be an issue, but allow it to simmer a few extra minutes if necessary before adding the cilantro.
  • About a minute after adding the cilantro, taste the soup and add some additional lime juice as desired to punch up the flavor (maybe 1-2 T--don't overdo it!).
  • Serve immediately.

Chip Wood
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This soup is a bit spicy, but it's not too hot. It's the perfect amount of spice for me.


Kajoll Hussain
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I love the creamy texture of this soup. It's also very flavorful and satisfying.


Trevories Hart
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also very versatile and can be easily customized to your liking.


Horace Banks
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! Even my kids, who are picky eaters, ate it up.


Pappu Chaudhary
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This soup is a perfect way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very healthy and filling.


Kamil Bacha
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This soup is a must-try! The flavors are so unique and delicious. I love the combination of sweet, sour, and spicy.


Daisy Jaramillo
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I always get compliments when I make it for my friends.


Dylan Corrigan
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This was the best Tom Kha Gai soup I've ever had! The flavors were perfect and the soup was so creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Miltok63
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand. I will definitely be making this soup again soon.


Asad_ Mughal
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I'm not a big fan of Thai food, but this soup was surprisingly good. The flavors are well-balanced and the soup is very satisfying. I would definitely make this soup again.


Vtec Van der westhuizen
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This soup was a hit at my dinner party! My guests raved about the flavors and the presentation. I will definitely be making this soup again for special occasions.


Alomar Mcnaugthon
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is tender and juicy. I highly recommend this recipe.


William Bassett
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This soup is incredible! The flavors are so complex and delicious, and it's so easy to make. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


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